by Bruce Stroyer | Dec 2, 2019 | Helical Piles
For engineers and construction managers looking for a fast, effective way to repair and secure an existing foundation, or to lay the groundwork for a new construction project, a helical pile may be the ideal solution. Indeed, IDEAL Foundation System’s STELCOR®...
by Bruce Stroyer | Nov 18, 2019 | Helical Piles
The helical pile is a dynamic and multifaceted construction implement that has changed the way engineers and construction managers think about foundations and the structural integrity of buildings. Much like the materials themselves, the larger field of helical piles...
by Bruce Stroyer | Nov 4, 2019 | Helical Piles
With ever-increasing concern over the lasting impact of human construction on the environment, construction firms are looking for environmentally friendly construction methods that are also durable and cost-effective. As the construction industry expands in response...
by Bruce Stroyer | Sep 17, 2019 | Case Study, Helical Case Study, Helical Piles, Screw Piles
OVERVIEW: The Naval Academy was adding a second floor to the Terwilliger Center, the training center for the NAVY football team. CHALLENGE: There were several site challenges that prompted the structural engineers to specify helical piles. First, there was...
by Bruce Stroyer | Sep 13, 2019 | Case Study, Helical Case Study, Helical Piles
OVERVIEW: Lincoln Energy Solutions is building a new strategically-placed distribution terminal in Natchez, Mississippi. This new facility has a straight-line connection to the adjecant bio-diesel refinery. The site is located just inside the levy. The soil...
by Bruce Stroyer | Aug 28, 2019 | Helical Piles
Since 1830, helical piles have been effectively anchoring deep foundations for homes and commercial buildings. At the time, this design was a major improvement to straight piles. In 1830, Alexander Mitchell and his son invented the cast iron screw pile or helical...